How to Buy San Diego Zoo Safari Park Discount Tickets

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The San Diego Zoo Safari Park is home to a large variety of wild and endangered animals. This includes species from Africa, Asia, Europe, North and South America, and Australia. It is a place where visitors can go to learn more about the animals, the location of the world’s largest veterinary hospital and where important conservation programs take place.

This incredibly popular San Diego attraction is famous for its various safari adventures such a the Africa Tram Safari, a Flightline Safari (zip line) and many others.

It is definitely possible to buy San Diego Zoo Safari Park discount tickets. Which method you choose depends on how many other San Diego attractions are on your itinerary and perhaps any memberships.

The options chosen here are by far the most reliable, eliminating the need to scour the web for promo codes that simply don’t work.

1. aRes Travel

aRes Travel is a San Diego based, authorized ticket seller to major California attractions. They offer a myriad ways to buy San Diego Zoo Safari Park discount tickets in addition to other popular San Diego attractions such as LEGOLAND and SeaWorld San Diego.

If you are looking to buy individual tickets to only the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, this is usually your best choice.

Passes can be printed at home and presented at the gate. You do not need to redeem a voucher at the ticket booth. They charge a $2 convenience fee per ticket but the savings usually makes this worthwhile.

1-Day Pass

The 1-Day Pass includes unlimited use of the Africa Tram, Cheetah Run as well as all shows and exhibits. Price: $49/adult and $39/kids

2-Day Pass

The 2-Day Pass includes one visit to the San Diego Zoo and one visit to the San Diego Zoo Safari Park or two visits to the San Diego Zoo or two visits to the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. Parking at the Zoo is Free. Parking at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park is not included in the price of the ticket. Price: $85/adult and $76/kids

Family Pack (Top Pick)

If you need to buy three or more adult tickets, consider the Family Pack.

It’s a 1-Day Pass that includes Admission, unlimited rides on the Africa Tram, Cheetah Run, all shows and exhibits. Price: $47/per person, ages 12 and older

LEGOLAND & San Diego Zoo Safari Park Combo Deal

This combo deal includes 1 day at LEGOLAND California and 1 day at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. Price: $139/adults (ages 12+) and $124/kids (ages 3-11)

This combo deal includes 1 day at the San Diego Zoo, and 1 day at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, and 7 consecutive days at SeaWorld San Diego. Price: $161.99/adults and $141.99/kids

San Diego’s Fab 4 Combo Deal

This is for those planning to hit all four major theme parks. This Combo Pass includes 1-Day San Diego Zoo ticket, 1-Day San Diego Zoo Safari Park ticket, 1-Day Legoland California and up to 7 consecutive days at SeaWorld San Diego.

2. Go San Diego Card (Most Popular Bundled Attractions Pass)

The Go San Diego Card saves up to 55% off of admission to 35+ top San Diego attractions, including the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, in three simple steps:

Choose the pass option that best suits you (you can buy an all-inclusive pass or build your own) and buy your pass in advance.

Get your pass on a mobile device or print it at home.

Show the pass at any eligible attraction and you’re in for free.

The passes are available in 1, 2, 3, 5 and 7-day options, each at different prices. Make sure the attractions you’d like to visit are listed on the option you buy. This by far the most popular discounted, bundled San Diego attractions pass.

Tip: Be careful where and how you buy the Go San Diego Card. If you buy through them directly, you will not have to redeem a voucher at a specific attraction in order to activate the card.

6. Military Discounts

U.S. Armed Forces personnel receive a complimentary 1-Day Pass to the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park upon presenting a Common Access Card (CAC) or Uniformed Services ID card at any ticket window. Complimentary admission is reserved exclusively for active duty service members, however.

Military spouses and eligible dependents receive a 10% discount off the 1-Day Pass at both the Zoo and Safari Park, when showing a valid dependent ID card.

8. Go in a Group

9. Senior and Student Discount

Ages 65 and older are eligible for a 10% discount off of the regular 1-Day Pass ticket price. Students ages 12 and above are eligible for a 10% discount off of the adult 1-Day Pass ticket price. Neither can be redeemed online as a photo ID will need to be presented at a Zoo ticket booth window in order to be eligible for the discount.

10. Travel Industry Discounts

If you are a travel agent, airline employee, or cruise line employee, receive a 10% discount on a 1-Day ticket. Present required identification to a San Diego Zoo or San Diego Zoo Safari Park ticket window.

11. San Diego Zoo Gift Cards

Did you know that it’s possible to give San Diego Zoo Safari Park gift cards? This could provide great value to Safari Park lovers and enable them to save off of tickets, a safari experience or even an annual membership. These gift cards can be purchased in denominations of $50 and above.

12. San Diego Zoo Membership

Regular visitors should absolutely consider a San Diego Zoo membership that will allow multiple entries per year for one flat rate. There are multiple membership tiers to consider that come with a variety of perks.

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